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Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC)
Chartered by an act of the General Assembly in 1994, the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) is a private, not-for-profit corporation led by a 15 member Board of Directors, 11 of whom are appointed by the governor. The Board is comprised of leaders in the fields of science and technology and representatives of public and private universities, businesses, and the public. The MTC is charged by law with being a focal point for creating better ways Missouri businesses can interface with universities in order to solve technical and productivity issues; for bringing more research funding and emphasis to Missouri universities, especially involving the life sciences, information technology and advanced manufacturing; and for creating and managing a system to transfer new discoveries into the marketplace in order to create companies and jobs. The work of the MTC is guided by its 2005 Strategic Plan, which is the first in the organization’s history. The MTC is embarking on an effort to raise the level of awareness among policymakers and the public as to the connections between a strong economy and key investments in developing new technologies that can be used by Missouri businesses and entrepreneurs.
Mobio
The Missouri Biotechnology Association is focused on maintaining the growth of the biotechnology industry generated by the research and development communities of Missouri. While we have made great strides in keeping our local talent, Missourians have not done enough to attract both national and international interests to be included in our burgeoning biotechnology community. Thus, the members of MOBIO firmly believe that it is up to Missourians to grow our biotechnology industry through research, scholastics, new laws and government.
RCGA
The St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) has three primary roles: 1) to serve as the regional chamber of commerce for over 4,000 member companies; 2) to serve as the bi-state region’s lead economic development organization; and 3) to investigate and support public policy initiatives that help the region thrive and grow. The RCGA evolved into its current form in 1973, with the merger of three organizations: the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis, the St. Louis Regional Industrial Development Corporation, and the St. Louis Research Council. This combination helped unite the voice of business in supporting public policy and civic initiatives that make the region ideal for expansion, location and entrepreneurship.
St. Louis County Economic Council serves as the county’s economic development agency, driving job growth and prosperity in the most economically important county in Missouri. The Economic Council supports all sectors and emerging industries through its broad range of services and divisions: business development, business finance, economic development collaborative, real estate and community development, St. Louis Enterprise Centers, and World Trade Center Saint Louis. It is the only Accredited Economic Development Organization in the State of Missouri.
Monsanto is an agricultural company. We apply innovation and technology to help farmers around the world produce more while conserving more. We help farmers grow yield sustainably so they can be successful, produce healthier foods, better animal feeds and more fiber, while also reducing agriculture's impact on our environment.
Husch Blackwell Sanders is a full-service law firm with a diverse client base of domestic, international and multinational corporations. We offer national-level competitive practices with superior client service for compelling value to leading companies. Husch Blackwell Sanders works with human, animal and plant life sciences companies at every phase of their development cycle to help bring scientific and technological advances to life. Companies in the food and nutrition, organic and agricultural chemical, drug and pharmaceutical, animal health medical device and instrument manufacturing, hospital and laboratory, and life science research and testing sectors rely on our deep scientific experience, our intellectual property development and licensing capabilities, and our venture formation expertise to accomplish their business objectives.
The Drury Inn & Suites – Creve Coeur is conveniently located to the Donald Danforth Center. The Extra’s Aren’t Extra where you enjoy Free HOT Breakfast every morning, FREE HOT Foods and Cold Beverages every evening, FREE High Speed Internet, and FREE Long Distance Phone Calls. You can also enjoy our exercise room, indoor pool and whirlpool, guest laundry facilities and a 24 hour business center. Applebee’s is adjacent.
Through the Private Markets Group, Stifel Nicolaus is a co-general partner of Vectis II, a national life sciences venture capital and private equity fund, co-headquartered in St Louis and in Boston with its partner, Brooke Private Equity Advisors.
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Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company providing innovative agrochemical and biotechnology solutions globally. The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, has sales of $4.5 billion.
NCGA
Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents 35,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide and the interests of more than 300,000 growers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states. NCGA and its 48 affiliated state associations and checkoff organizations work together to create and increase opportunities for their members and their industry.
Nestle
Nestle' Purina PetCare, a global leader in the pet care industry, promotes responsible pet care, humane education, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets.
Nestle Purina offers pets and their owners a wide variety of innovative, high-quality and nutritious products, with leading dog and cat food brands including Purina Dog Chow®; Purina Cat Chow®; Friskies®, Fancy Feast®, ALPO®, Beneful®, Purina Pro Plan® , Purina O.N.E. ®, as well as Tidy Cats® brand cat box filler.
Nestle Purina PetCare's North American headquarters is located at Checkerboard Square in St. Louis, Missouri. Nestle' Purina is part of Swiss-based Nestle' S.A., the world's largest food company.
Tarlton Corporation
Building or renovating research environments requires specialized knowledge and skilled construction methodologies, often within a context of ongoing research operations. Over the past 20 years, Tarlton Corporation has built new R&D facilities, renovated existing research space, upgraded building systems, and transformed of site utilities, working in configurations that include construction management, maintenance contracts, joint ventures, and self-performing concrete work and other packages, for projects up to $200 million and meeting requirements such as clean room standards and LEED criteria. At Tarlton, we understand that maintaining site integrity and on-going operations is essential for supporting strategic operations for life science organizations.
Bryan Cave
Bryan Cave recognized early on that the life and agricultural science industries would be the leading technology of the 21st century. Our attorneys have direct experience counseling pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical, medical device, research, nutrition and other businesses in these unique and sophisticated sectors. We assist established, multi-national and emerging companies who are creating and refining new technologies for the market. We provide advice and resources for commercial alliances, strategic planning, product development, intellectual property management, asset acquisition and mergers, licensing, identification of complimentary technologies and transition management. No matter where your enterprise falls in the food chain, Bryan Cave has the skills and reach to take you farther.
Finistere Ventures, LLC
Finistere Ventures is a leading ag and life science venture capital firm based in San Diego. The firm’s experienced team of professionals lends significant entrepreneurial, science and business expertise to help grow its portfolio companies with deep industry networks in order to provide a clear pathway to exit for investors and companies alike. Finistere’s advisors include thought leaders and practitioners in the fields in which they invest, and enabling them to understand the challenges of commercialization of innovative technologies.
Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation
BiotechCorp is an agency under the purview of Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and is wholly-owned by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated. BiotechCorp is governed by the Biotechnology Implementation Council and advised by the Biotechnology International Advisory Panel, both chaired by the honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia.
The objective of the establishment of BiotechCorp amongst others is to identify value propositions in both R&D and commerce and support these ventures via financial assistance and developmental services.
BiotechCorp’s key mandates are as follows:
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